Trump announced a Superintelligence Force on Truth Social on Oct. 4, 2026; sources agree on three leaders but split on Ratcliffe versus Clayton as intelligence director.

Tech· Oct 4, 2026

Jay Clayton· Tech · 148 sources · Sep 29, 2026Story

Trump Names Jay Clayton to Lead AI Force

President Donald Trump is expected to name Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the White House’s AI czar, potentially adding the role to Clayton’s existing intelligence duties, though the administration has not confirmed the appointment. The move would advance Trump’s plan to create an AI Force as his administration seeks to promote U.S. leadership in the technology while addressing its risks.

Tech· Sep 29, 2026

Jay Clayton· Reporting · 1 source · Jul 31, 2026Story

Will Confirmation Of Trump’s New DNI Revive Fed’s Favorite Warrantless Spying Tool?

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) does not appear destined for a quick reauthorization, even after Jay Clayton was confirmed as director of national intelligence (DNI).

Reporting· Jul 31, 2026

Jay Clayton· Reporting · 1 source · Jun 17, 2026Story

GOP Committee Chair Barreling Ahead With Hearing For DNI Pick Despite Trump Blowing Up Nomination Process

Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton announced Wednesday that U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing to be the next director of national intelligence has been postponed…

Reporting· Jun 17, 2026

Jay Clayton· Reporting · 1 source · Jun 17, 2026Story

Trump Halts Tulsi Replacement’s Nomination Until His Latest Demand Is Met

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Jay Clayton’s nomination to be the new Director of National Intelligence would not move forward until the Senate confirms one of his picks for U.S. Attorney. In a lengthy…

Reporting· Jun 17, 2026

Jay Clayton· Reporting · 1 source · Jun 12, 2026Story

Senate Moving Heaven And Earth To Confirm Trump’s DNI Pick As Warrantless Spy Powers Sit On Ice

The Senate moved unusually fast to schedule the confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s new nominee for the director of national intelligence. Trump nominated Jay Clayton to permanently serve in the role after…

Reporting· Jun 12, 2026

Jay Clayton· Reporting · 1 source · Dec 11, 2025Story

CNBC Panel Blames Former President For The Affordability Crisis Facing Americans

It looks like someone’s finally saying the quiet part out loud. On CNBC, no less. Wednesday morning’s Squawk Box didn’t pull any punches when host Joe Kernen and former SEC Chair Jay Clayton decided to go full reality…

Reporting· Dec 11, 2025

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Walter Joseph "Jay" Clayton III is an American attorney who has served as the 9th director of national intelligence since 2026. Clayton served as the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York from 2025 to 2026, and as the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission from 2017 to 2020.

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Occupation: lawyer
Position held: Member of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, board member, chairperson, chairperson
Citizenship: United States
Born: July 11, 1966

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